Traditions

Mother's Day, Eurovision and some public holidays - here's the guide to Swedish traditions in May!

Learn about the noble origins of Swedish Waffle Day and find out where to get the best waffles in Stockholm (spoiler, it's Älskade traditioner in Södermalm)

December 13th marks St Lucia Day in Sweden, celebrating lights, song... and saffron! These iconic buns have been served on this occasion since the 1880s - here's where to get your Lussekatter!

While there's much to enjoy at traditional Christmas markets at Skansen and Gamla Stan, Stockholm has so much more to offer, whether you're a foodie or a film-buff, whether you love design from Sweden or design from the Baltics. Check out these Christmas markets!

It's beginning to look a lot like winter! Despite the cold, that’s a truly magical time of year in Stockholm. Winter Lights, the unveiling of the NK windows, Christmas markets - there’s so much to do and explore. Celebrate the season - the Stockholm way!

There's that chill in the air that marks summer's end, but fear not! Autumn in Stockholm is a beautiful place to be. Learn how to make the most of the 'season of mists and mellow fruitfulness'.

June is when all the bank holidays seem to happen, from National Day to Utspring to Midsommar! Find out about these fantastic Swedish June traditions and learn how to celebrate!

It's April - no fooling, this is the best month for some Swedish traditions! From bears to hags and tricks to bonfires, there's something to enjoy for the whole family!

Where to get the best Christmas meal in Stockholm? Whether you want a fancy meal or a traditional one or one by the water, Johanna Hajman has you covered as she shares her tips on the best places to eat, drink, be merry and feel the julmys!

Johanna Hajman explains the many splendours of a traditional Swedish Christmas buffet, right down to the herring and lutfisk! Read the article for how to make your own Swedish Julbord!

Eating lunch at 11 yet? Think a Volvo is the only real car? No longer fashionably late? Maybe you've been here too long! Click here for Sara Lindhe's hilarious top 20 signs of becoming Swede-ified!

While many people celebrate National Day at one of Stockholm's great parks, sometimes it's fun to do something really special. Here are 5 ways to go all out on flag day!

December is a magical month and the Swedes know how to make the most of it. Read Hanna Nordin's article on how to celebrate December, the Swedish way.